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Energized

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Yes, 'Fool For The City' had the hits, but it was a little more 'pop' than this album. Taken as a whole, "Energized" rocks as hard, yet manages to be more varied in its approach (check out the funky landscape of 'Step Outside') without going to extremes, making repeat listens a lot more desirable. Their no-nonsense, non-gimmicky style seems to appeal to just about anyone who apprecites 70s-style rock. I bought the album in '74 and now have the CD....it is still one of my all-time favorites.

I am a Foghat fan from way back. This album propelled them into the national spotlight.Home in my hand , and Wild cherry are about as good as rock gets. It displays an unsurpassed energy that hadn't been heard at that time. By the way , the guitarist was not Kim Simmonds, it was Rod Price. Kim Simmonds was Savoy Browns guitarist.

Foghat is a great 70's blues/rock boogie band. They were a huge stadium draw at one time, although I think this album was made before they had their days of fame.

This is one of the earlier Foghat albums (their third, I believe). It has a very hot sound, without getting really heavy. It's very energetic, and has some interesting things going on. They experimented with using female backing singers here, and they mixed in some horns also. I love "Home in My Hand" and, my all time favorite, "That'll Be the Day" (unfortuately, the CD version of this song has a different ending than the album, and I like the album ending better). This is a really jammin' album. Foghat's lead guitarist, Rod Price, is known for his skill in slide guitar. This is probably the only blues-based rock boogie band that plays slide guitar. This is one of my favorite Foghat albums.

This album is one of Foghat's finest ever. This mix of hot originals and driving covers has no ballads and never slows down. The best track on the album has got to be "Step Outside", which is a strong encouragement to do all of that which life has to offer, but the rest is great, too. This album will remain in rock's consciousness long after more recent groups like Poison are long forgotten.

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various recordings from the 60's and 70's.

Although from the U.K. Foghat in terms of sales and popularity would call America home. When the new group formed three of the four members had played with the British blues based Savoy Brown ("Lonesome" Dave Peverett on guitar and vocals, bassist Tony Stevens, and drummer Roger Earl). The new project enabled them to flex their muscles a bit further. They would be loyal to the blues but could rock out a bit more. Rod Price guitar, slide guitar, and vocals solidified a solid lineup.

"Energized" is the bands third album. It finds them clicking on all cylinders. From the brilliant opening track, a cover of "Honey Hush" to the end of the ride with "Nothin' I Wouldn't Do" there is remarkable consistency.

"Step Aside" tilts to the rock and roll spectrum but the vocals give you a taste of the blues. Peverett and Price are terrific players and have gotten accolades over the years but overlooked is their ability to be authoritative singers in and out of the studio.

"Golden Arrow" mixes the blues with a cool rock and roll riff. The tune is enhanced by a vocal effect. Listen closely to how well it fits the construction of the song.

"Home In My Hand" is why the album is energized. A blowtorch in your face that doesn't loose steam.

"Wild Cherry" in parts could remind you of the Yardbirds "Train Kept A Rolling." Blues and rock that keep you on board for every note.

"That'll Be The Day" is the Buddy Holly hit. A bit updated here but they pay homage to an influence short and to the point!

"Fly By Night" with a strong vocal and well balanced instrumentation is another quality tune.

"Nothin' I Won't Do" ends the festivities and leaves a blues calling card. A nice finish to a strong set of songs!

In Memory of Dave Peverett who left us too early (February 7th, 2000). Rest and peace and thanks for the sounds!

Enjoy the music and be well,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"

Remember skipping class,riding around and smoking Js? 1974.The year all the monumental rock lps came out. back then we only had a handful of artists and bands, so when the albums came out,for a few days rock fans were mesmorized by the new grooves.Today there are so many musicians,groupsand bands ,I, am overwhelmed. But back to the CD this is clasic Foghat when they were in their best creativity and rythmem The three members Lonesome Dave,Tony Stevens and Rodger Earl came from Savoy Brown and Rod Price Had joined them ,they came to the states and enjoyed much success .This is great work by them in their finest form.NP

This album demonstrated what many people had seen in concert. Foghat could rock! Step Outside demonstrates a kind of funky approach which many rock groups had not explored at the time of this album. The guitar work by Rod Price (not Kim Simmons as noted in another review here) shows a real skill with the Wah Wah pedal. Honey Hush and Home in My Hand are two hot rockers.

I like this album, it has some great songs like "Honey Hush" "Wild Cherry" etc. but my big complaint about this album is how they recorded Lonesome Dave's vocals on "Fly By Night" "Golden Arrow" and "Nothin'I Won't Do" his voice sound's muffled on those songs like he has something covering his mouth, its not as clear as the other songs, otherwise it is a good album.

This is the sound of 1974-75. FOGHAT blasting out over the FM airwaves and on cassettes in car stereo's. I cannot believe this album/cd is out of print. This record had to have gone triple platinum since it came out. Not a clinker on the disc. Turn it up loud. Give a listen on headphones to hear all of what was going on. GUITARS EVERYWHERE! This is a top 10 desert island disc to be sure. A must have if you are a screaming guitar. rock-n-roll fan. It doesn't get any better than this. Best FOGHAT album ever and one of the best blues/boogie/rock record of all time. If this record doesn't make your head bob (you have to bob before you can bang) and your toes tap, then you ain't got a pulse.

Hats off to a great band FOGHAT. There name came from a game of scrabble being played. foghat is more than fool for the city and slow ride. LISTEN TO THE ALBUMS and you will discover the whole FOGHAT. Also buy there DVDs Millenium tour, Two centuries of boggie, foghat fan forever.... Rest in peace lonesome Dave Peverett